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Marcos Jr. congratulates Trump on projected win in US elections
Marcos Jr. congratulates Trump on projected win in US elections
Harlene Delgado,
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 06, 2024 08:15 PM PHT
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Updated Nov 06, 2024 08:24 PM PHT
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in this composite photo. Jim Watson, AFP/Ryan Baldemor, PPA poolMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated presumptive United States Pres. Donald Trump following his projected victory in the U.S. presidential elections.
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in this composite photo. Jim Watson, AFP/Ryan Baldemor, PPA poolMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated presumptive United States Pres. Donald Trump following his projected victory in the U.S. presidential elections.In a statement, he said that the American people triumphed “which showed the world the strength of American values.”
In a statement, he said that the American people triumphed “which showed the world the strength of American values.”
The president noted that he looks forward to working with the soon-to-be president on various issues “that will yield mutual benefits to two nations with deep ties, shared beliefs, common vision, and a long history of working together.”
The president noted that he looks forward to working with the soon-to-be president on various issues “that will yield mutual benefits to two nations with deep ties, shared beliefs, common vision, and a long history of working together.”
“I am hopeful that this unshakeable alliance , tested in war and peace, will be a force of good that will blaze a path of prosperity and amity, in the region, and in both sides of the Pacific,” Marcos said.
“I am hopeful that this unshakeable alliance , tested in war and peace, will be a force of good that will blaze a path of prosperity and amity, in the region, and in both sides of the Pacific,” Marcos said.
Marcos Jr. also described the Philippine-U.S. ties as a “durable partnership” which the Philippines is fully committed to, saying that the relationship is founded on shared ideals —freedom and democracy.
Marcos Jr. also described the Philippine-U.S. ties as a “durable partnership” which the Philippines is fully committed to, saying that the relationship is founded on shared ideals —freedom and democracy.
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“I have personally met President Trump as a young man, so I know that his robust leadership will result in a better future for all of us. Congratulations, President Trump!” Marcos said.
“I have personally met President Trump as a young man, so I know that his robust leadership will result in a better future for all of us. Congratulations, President Trump!” Marcos said.
Trump, 78, defeated US Vice President Kamala Harris after one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history.
Trump, 78, defeated US Vice President Kamala Harris after one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history.
His apocalyptic warnings about immigration and championing of isolationism found their mark with voters battered by the post-Covid economy and eager for a change from the Biden years.
His apocalyptic warnings about immigration and championing of isolationism found their mark with voters battered by the post-Covid economy and eager for a change from the Biden years.
The campaign pointed to a nail-bitingly close contest, but the results came surprisingly fast, delivering a crushing victory that included wins in the swing states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
The campaign pointed to a nail-bitingly close contest, but the results came surprisingly fast, delivering a crushing victory that included wins in the swing states of Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Trump is the first president in more than a century to win a non-consecutive second term.
Trump is the first president in more than a century to win a non-consecutive second term.
He is also the only person to be elected as a convicted felon -- he will face sentencing in a New York court for fraud on November 26. -- with Agence France-Presse
He is also the only person to be elected as a convicted felon -- he will face sentencing in a New York court for fraud on November 26. -- with Agence France-Presse
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